We all know the drill: Wash your hands, wear a mask and stay six feet apart.
But there’s something else scientists say you should do to protect yourself against COVID-19: Take your vitamins.
Thousands of home health care workers in Oregon have struggled to protect themselves and their elderly, frail patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Early this year Multnomah County forced out four employees responsible for helping mentally ill people stay out of jail, after an internal investigation revealed that staff often failed to meet with clients, misused taxpayer money and created a toxic environment, with one person even running a bu
State officials have cracked down on a Southeast Portland nursing home following 14 deaths from COVID-19 and inspections that revealed a slew of violations stemming from sloppy practices and understaffing, allowing the virus to spread in the facility.
The veterinary diagnostic lab at Oregon State University reached out to the Oregon Health Authority for help. The sophisticated lab wanted to use its state-of-the-art facility to boost testing for COVID-19, something that officials acknowledge is needed.
Oregon Health & Science University marked a milestone last month, performing its first heart transplant in nearly two years.
Seven people in the food services department at Oregon Health & Science University have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university and union officials.
The number of infected staff members at Oregon Health & Science University crept up again on Wednesday, as did the number of COVID-19 patients being treated at OHSU Hospital.
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In recent weeks, Providence Health & Services has run online ads showing the cheerful face of Dr. Jill Gelow, medical director of the company’s heart transplant program.
Four hospital systems in the Portland area have employees infected with COVID-19, including Oregon Health & Science University, where the number remains small but is edging up as more test results come in.
